The unique opportunity and challenge for the Joshua Tree project was to enable the architecture to prioritize views. Set in the valley between Mummy and Camelback mountains, two iconic landforms located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, this lot “has it all” regarding views. The challenge was answered with what we refer to as the desert pavilion. This highly penetrated piece of architecture carefully maintains a one-room deep composition. This allows each space to leverage the majestic mountain views. The material palette is executed in a panelized massing composition. The home, spawned from mid-century modern DNA, opens seamlessly to exterior living spaces providing for the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living. Project Details: Architecture: Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ // C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB // www.drewettworks.com Builder: Bedbrock Developers, Paradise Valley, AZ // http://www.bedbrock.com Interior Designer: Est Est, Scottsdale, AZ // http://www.estestinc.com Photographer: Michael Duerinckx, Phoenix, AZ // www.inckx.com

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. The 1910 brick and timber building was converted to condominiums in 1996. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with creating a new kitchen in the existing footprint. Erika's design and material selections embrace and enhance the historic architecture, bringing in a warmth that is rare in industrial spaces like these. Among her favorite elements are the beautiful black soapstone counter tops, the RH medieval chandelier, concrete apron-front sink, and Pratt & Larson tile backsplash

Full Wrap James Hardie ColorPlus siding installation. We removed and hauled off the original shiplap wood siding as well as the aluminum siding, and wrapped the home in official HardieWrap, flashed all the windows and doors as well as blocked out all the penetrations per manufacturer's best practices. This home had lead based paint on it's original surface that we remediated, per Washington State and EPA regulations.

The rear of this Central Street Neighborhood yard floods regularly during heavy rains. Rather than fight mother nature, Prassas Landscape Studio created a rain garden to store excess stormwater until it can percolate into the soil. The rain garden is also fed by the roof’s runoff and basement’s sump pump through a contemporary steel runnel. Stone steppers penetrate a curved wall to lead to the back firepit seating area. The upper terrace stairs were modernized and the lower terrace was reconfigured. Darris Lee Harris Photography

The Fania Roofing Company recently completed the installation of a new premium grade, pressure-treated cedar roof system on this home and pool house in Bernardsville, NJ. Fania installed a new, premium grade, pressure -treated cedar roof system which was performed by our steep slope cedar roofing team. This new cedar roof system comes with a warranty to cover the roofing materials for 50 years. Custom fabricated 16oz. Red copper perimeter trims were chosen to accent this spectacular cedar roof system. All penetrations and flashings were installed with 16oz Red Copper, which was performed by our Fania coppersmiths.

Space Crafting
Inspiration for a coastal home design remodel in Minneapolis

Wagoya House stands as a testament to the power of architecture to harmoniously merge natural elements with modern design. The combination of vertical grain Douglas fir windows and doors, the Eichler home reference with a steel and glass façade, the custom vertical wood siding feature wall, smooth trowel earth-toned stucco, board form landscape feature walls, stone-clad entry, and the stone chimney penetrating the steel standing seam roof creates a symphony of textures and materials that celebrate the beauty of the surrounding environment.

Full Wrap James Hardie ColorPlus siding installation. We removed and hauled off the original shiplap wood siding as well as the aluminum siding, and wrapped the home in official HardieWrap, flashed all the windows and doors as well as blocked out all the penetrations per manufacturer's best practices. This home had lead based paint on it's original surface that we remediated, per Washington State and EPA regulations.

These picnic tables on the beach were made even more colorful and comfortable with the addition of Sunbrella bench cushions, including ties to hold them in place. And because they were constructed using the official Sunbrella RAIN manufacturing process, water will not penetrate or soak the cushions. Surface moisture can simply be brushed off and they are good to go after a rain storm. What better way to enjoy beach life in Miami? http://patiolane.com/blog/sunbrella-rain-bench-cushions-add-playful-vibe-beach-picnic-tables/

These picnic tables on the beach were made even more colorful and comfortable with the addition of Sunbrella bench cushions, including ties to hold them in place. And because they were constructed using the official Sunbrella RAIN manufacturing process, water will not penetrate or soak the cushions. Surface moisture can simply be brushed off and they are good to go after a rain storm. What better way to enjoy beach life in Miami? http://patiolane.com/blog/sunbrella-rain-bench-cushions-add-playful-vibe-beach-picnic-tables/

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 corner shower remodel in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, glass countertops and blue walls

The home while in a dense suburb, is sited high on a hill with a steep drive up from the street and into a wooded hillside creating a secluded oasis of natural privacy allowing for large windows with sweeping views of a woodland setting to the west and NYC to the east and no need for privacy blinds. We seized on the opportunity to reframe the roof with a gable over the front primary suite and the rear family room and kitchen addition and then we followed the roof line with larger windows and added sky lights in the primary suite and kitchen. This together with the new saw tooth roofline with clerestory windows allow natural light to penetrate deeper into all the living spaces. (interior images of the other spaces to follow soon)

Hammer & Hand built this custom listening room for a Portland audiophile. To isolate the room from the rest of the home and improve the listening experience the space includes a self-contained minisplit heat pump and a dedicated cryogenically-treated electricity system. Tibetan bowls allow the client to tune the room. Noted acoustic engineer Art Noxon positioned gray bass traps along the walls of the room so bass frequencies penetrate the walls instead of bouncing around the room. The team removed a bathroom to increase the size of the space to 11 x 17. Double sound attenuating doors lock sound into the room and keep the rest of the home quiet. A small storage room adjoining the listening room includes a custom built bookshelf for holding records, CDs, and other items. Photos by Jeff Amram Photography

Architecture & Design by: Harmoni Designs, LLC. View of the kitchen and adjacent rooms as seen by the chef. Every little detail in this kitchen was carefully designed to suit the homeowners lifestyle. The kitchen even features a built-in kegerator at the back counter, so a refreshing beer is never far away. The display cabinetry at the end of the kitchen has internal glass shelves which allow the light to penetrate the entire cabinet. Another little detail that make all the difference. Photographer: Scott Pease, Pease Photography

The new Owners of this cottage on Dickie Lake in the Township of Lake of Bays approached us to design a substantial “face-lift” renovation of the existing cottage, and to design a new garage for secure storage. A scrapbook collection of architectural style reference photos that the Owners had collected set the starting point for an integrated & consistent design style between the cottage and the new garage. A gable roof feature was added to “celebrate the entry” to the existing cottage. Windows, doors & siding were installed to the newly constructed garage. Windows & doors in the existing cottage were integrated with the new board & batten siding applied to both the cottage and the garage. A high-quality exterior siding stain was applied by hand-brushing for enhanced penetration & protection. A durable exterior deck stain was applied to the new cedar deck.

Entry for a International Microhome Competition 2022. Competition challenge was to design a microhome at a maximum of 25 square meters. Home is theorized as four zones. Public space consisting of 1-dining, social, work zone with transforming furniture. 2- cooking zone. 3- private zones consisting of bathroom and sleeping zone. Bedroom is elevated to create below floor storage for futon mattress, blankets and pillows. There is also additional closet space in bedroom. Exterior has elevated slab walkway that connects exterior public zone entrance, to exterior private zone bedroom deck. Deep roof overhangs protects facade from the elements and reduces solar heat gain and glare. Winter sun penetrates into home for warmth. Home is designed to passive house standards. Potentially capable of off-grid use.

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Full Wrap James Hardie ColorPlus siding installation. We removed and hauled off the original aluminum siding, wrapped the home in official HardieWrap, flashed all the windows and doors as well as blocked out all the penetrations per manufacturer's best practices. We replaced the soffits and fascia as well on this home and used smooth James Hardie ColorPlus lap siding with smooth Arctic White James Hardie trim, Staggered Shake, and accessories.

The centre island in the room separates the family room from the bedroom area, and incorporates an existing built-in bookshelf on the family room side. This island is finished in cypress wood boards, which were salvaged from the existing basement walls, and carefully restored by hand by the contractor, removing the existing paint and finishing with a protective coating. Leftover pieces of the cypress were used to create open shelving elsewhere, as seen in the bookshelf to the left. This bookshelf is open above to allow natural light to penetrate deeper into the basement interior, as well as to open up views. The flooring throughout is Rustic Neue, Danube by Nadurra Flooring, a wide-plank, oil-finished wood product. photo by Claire MacDonald